47--MANIFOLD,AIR LINE - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Mechanicsburg has issued a presolicitation for MANIFOLD, AIR LINE - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS (NSN 7H-4730-014850052). This is a sole-source acquisition with Vacco Industries (CAGE 99517) identified as the only approved source due to proprietary data. Interested parties capable of fulfilling this requirement must submit their interest and capability within 45 days of the publication date.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for NSN 7H-4730-014850052, a manifold for air lines and other replacement parts. The Government has determined that it does not own the necessary data or rights to the data to procure this part from additional sources. It is deemed uneconomical to acquire the data or reverse engineer the part. The approved source is Vacco Industries, CAGE 99517. The Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) confirms Vacco Industries as the only source with the technical data to manufacture, test, and certify the item.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Approved Source: Vacco Industries, CAGE 99517
- Period of Performance: Expected Final Delivery Date is 07/22/2028 (from J&A).
- Published Date: May 8, 2026
- Response Due: June 30, 2026 (for general interest/capability)
Eligibility / Response
This notice is an intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Responses received within 45 days of the publication date will be considered. For those interested in satisfying the requirement with a commercial item, interest and capability must be identified within 15 days of this notice. The Government's decision not to compete is solely at its discretion.
Additional Notes
Market research was conducted, including a Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice, which received no responses, confirming Vacco Industries as the only known approved manufacturing source. UNICOR will be included on the solicitation as a mandatory source consideration. Efforts are underway to remove barriers to future competition, including encouraging vendors to submit technical data packages for source approval and advertising future requirements on SAM.gov. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation.